Proverbs 11:20

Proverbs chapter 11 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.

King James Version · 1611

They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

American Standard Version · 1901

They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.

v.19He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.

v.20This passage

v.21Thoughhandjoinin hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Proverbs 6:14
In whose heart is perverseness, Who deviseth evil continually, Who soweth discord.
Proverbs 21:29
A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways.
Psalms 119:1
Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.
Psalms 140:13
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.
Psalms 51:6
Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts; And in the hidden part thou wilt make me to know wisdom.
Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.